Arborist/Leading Crew

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Arborist / Leading Hand to join our business in the Macedon Ranges, approximately 1 hour north of Melbourne CBD. In this role you will lead a team of experienced arborists, grounds crew and apprentices to deliver safe, productive tree work for our private, commercial and government clientelle.
THE CANDIDATE
Our ideal candidate is a solutions-focused climbing Arborist / Leading Hand with a strong work ethic who enjoys leading a team and working on immaculate trees in a highly renowned area.
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Skills/Experience

• The position requires a good understanding of mathematics and physics to bring tree limbs safely to the ground using a variety of basic machines.
• Communications skills are necessary to clearly give instructions to assistants during work processes.
• It requires physical strength to perform the job. In particular, good upper-body strength to operate the heavy equipment and saws used on the jobs.
• Ability to work within the framework of a tree from the bucket of a cherry picker, or as a climber
• Planning and organisational skills
• Ability to diagnose and undertake basic mechanical and equipment repairs.
• Basic computer/electronic device skills
• Lifting and carrying/dragging branches and logs (lifting)
• Feeding branches into woodchopper (lifting and twisting)
• Holding and operating chainsaws
• Holding ropes and lowering logs or branches to the ground (rigging)
• Manual tasks for extended periods of time (standing, walking, dragging, lifting, cutting).
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Holding hand tools above head (infrequent)
• Climbing (lifting body and tools) whilst attached to rope and other devices
• Moving around tree canopy
• Operating from an EWP (Elevated Work Platform) - holding tools, branches, and logs

Duties

• Manage the job site and crew.
• Ensure OH&S obligations and requirements are met and followed
• Manage and delegate crew to use machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Climb, prune, rig and remove a variety of complex trees as required.
• Use specialised knowledge and equipment to remove fallen, storm-damaged or unwanted trees.
• Use of hand and power tools to prune, dead wood, hedge and remove and prune trees, including but not limited to chainsaws, tree trimmers etc.
• Operate cherry picker, truck, chipper, stump grinder and any additional equipment as required.
• Install bracing systems, as necessary, to help trees remain structurally sound.
• Oversee the maintenance of equipment.
• Lift and carry/drag branches and logs
• Feed branches into woodchipper
• Hold and operate chainsaws
• Hold ropes and lowering logs or branches to the ground (rigging)
• Climb whilst attached to rope and other devices
• Operate from an EWP (Elevated Work Platform) - holding tools, branches, and logs
• Liaise with clients as required.
• Train staff

Minimum qualifications:
MR, or greater, drivers license
Cert III of Arboriculture or equivalent
Desirable qualifications:
EWP High Risk Work License
First Aid
Traffic Control
Working with Children & Police Check
ABOUT US
Arenell Pty Ltd as trustee t/a Nuleaf Tree Services has been operating for over 20 years in the Macedon Ranges. We maintain a positive performance culture and continue to develop innovative solutions that have earnt our reputation for delivery excellence and subsequent continued growth.